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Bel-Air, Ames, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bel-Air Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bel-Air area of Ames, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Melrose Park Apartments priced from $705. 525 Welch Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Bel-Air apartments for rent in Ames, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$705
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$865
Somerset Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bel-Air, IA

As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bel-Air area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft Model at Grayhawk Apartments in the in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood starting from $1,479. The second greatest value Bel-Air apartment is the 3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom ) Model at Northern Lights Apartments starting at $1,140 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Eagle Ridge neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bel-Air apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grayhawk Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bathroom - 1,137 sq ft2BR,2BA$1.30
Northern Lights Apartments3304 Polaris ( 3 bedroom )3BR,2BA$1.07
Somerset Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18
Melrose Park Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.29
525 Welch AveOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bel-Air

What type of rentals are currently available in Bel-Air?

There are currently 45 Apartments for Rent in Bel-Air, IA with pricing that ranges from $650 to $1,715. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bel-Air ranging from $775 to $1,900.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bel-Air?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bel-Air ranges from $775 to $1,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,246.

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